Death Toll In Surfside Condo Collapse Reaches 60; DeSantis Directs Suspension Of Property Taxes

It is following the transition from a search and rescue mission for victims of the Surfside condo collapse to a recovery effort.

Why Is Fla., Dept. Of Education Behind On Getting Billions Of Federal Dollars To Schools Recovering From COVID Pandemic?

Florida education officials are at least a month behind in getting a state plan, worth billions, to the U.S. Department of Education.

Vietnam Vets To Unveil Memorial In Florida Capital For POWs And MIAs; Thousands Unaccounted For

A memorial in honor of military personnel who were taken prisoner or went missing in action during the Vietnam War will soon be erected.

Legal Sparring Continues Over Feds, Florida, And Cruise Ship Industry; Next Step Is Appeals Court

The federal government has filed an appeal of a Tampa federal judge's epic ruling saying the CDC "went overboard" in its control.

More Than 30 States, Including Florida, Join Lawsuit Accusing Google Of Anti-Competitive Practices

Florida's Moody said, “Time and again, we have seen Google use its power in the tech industry to unscrupulously exploit the marketplace."

DeSantis Thinks Condo Collapse Might Be A One-Off; Search Of Remains Uncovers Another 10 Bodies

DeSantis played down concerns the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building may reflect a broader problem with high rises.

Tropical Storm Elsa Knocks Out Power To Thousands While Headed Toward Landfall In Big Bend

Tropical Storm Elsa had knocked out power to 26,000 customers in Florida as of early Wednesday morning, mostly in the Tampa Bay area.

Pro-Gambling And Anti-Gambling Forces Take Aim At Florida Compact With Seminole Tribe From Different Angles

Pro- and anti-gambling forces appear united in fighting Florida's high-dollar gambling compact between the state and the Seminole tribe.

Fla., Has Seen An Uptick In Gun Violence Stemming From Social Media: ‘This Is The New Form Of Communication'

Gun violence has stricken communities in S. Florida as social media has been linked to an uptick in many deadly shootings across the state.

Black Kids Can Get Caught Up In A Juvenile Justice System That Often Fails, Though Some Programs Work

Black juveniles in Florida are arrested at higher rates compared to all other ethnic groups, and struggle to get into diversion programs.

Tropical Storm Elsa Expected To Strengthen Into Hurricane; 33 Florida Counties Under State Of Emergency

As tropical storm Elsa approaches Florida's West Coast, the National Hurricane Center projects the storm will strengthen to a hurricane.

Federal Lawsuit: Florida's Trans Athlete Law ‘Has Nothing To Do With Fairness Or Equality For Girls Or Women In Sports'

The federal lawsuit filed last month states "the new law violates the privacy of transgender students," as well as provisions of Title IX.

Teams Recover Four More Bodies At Condo Collapse: ‘The Waiting And The Waiting And The Waiting Is Unbearable'

Searching through the night under difficult conditions, teams at the Champlain Towers South collapse site uncovered another four bodies.

Elsa Headed For Poor, Low-Lying Counties In Florida's Big Bend; DeSantis Boosts Emergency Standing

DeSantis placed Florida on a Level One readiness alert ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa, which is forecast to bring heavy rain.

With Surfside Tower Demolished Ahead Of Elsa's Advance, Search Resumes; Three More Bodies Found

The search of the Champlain Towers South ruins in Surfside resumed within hours of the controlled demolition of the still-standing portion.

Elsa Forces Officials' Hand: Explosive Charge Brings Down Still-Standing Remnant Of Surfside Condo

South Florida officials have fast-tracked demolition of the still-standing section of the Champlain Towers South condominium building.

Surfside Death Toll Rises, Including 7-Year-Old Daughter Of Firefighter; Hurricane Elsa Spins

The 7-year-old daughter of a Miami firefighter was among the dead recovered in the ruins of the Champlain Tower South in Surfside.

New FL Law Allows Guns In Schools Co-Located With Churches; Critics Opposed Expansion Of Gun Rights

A new law expanding rights to carry concealed firearms and erodes Florida's prohibition of guns on school property was signed by DeSantis.

Crews Spent Independence Day Loading Explosive Charges To Safely Bring Down The Rest Of Surfside Condo

Demolition crews were planting explosive charges at the remains of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside on the 4th of July.

State Bracing For Tropical Storm Elsa; DeSantis Warns To Take Care With Power Generators

DeSantis urged Floridians to get ready for Tropical Storm Elsa to bring heavy rains, storm surge, flash floods, possibly even tornadoes.

Getting Public Records From A Florida Government Agency Just Became Easier

Your government can't drag you into court anymore if you file a request for a public document.

Biden Meets With Families, First Responders In Surfside Condo Collapse As Dangerous Conditions Stall Search

President Biden arrived in S. Fla., consoling family members still awaiting word about 145 people still believed buried under the rubble.

‘Gail's Law' Becomes Florida Law; Sexual-Assault Survivors Win Fight For Tracking Of Rape Kits

Gail's Law, now requiring tracking of evidence obtained in rape kits – closes a disturbing chapter in the lives of assault victims.

Federal Court Blocks FL Limit On Financial Help For Citizen's Constitutional Amendment Drives

A federal court blocked implementation of a new Florida law capping campaign contributions that support citizen-initiated efforts.

DeSantis Puts Faith In 11th Circuit After Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement Of His Big Tech Crackdown

DeSantis' crackdown on social media companies for “canceling” conservative voices violates the First Amendment, federal law, a judge said.

Bodies Of Two Children Recovered From Surfside Condo Rubble; Deaths Hit 18

Two more bodies have been recovered from the ruins of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, and they are children, Mayor Levine Cava said.

DeSantis Vetoes Civic Education Bill Citing ‘Action Civics,' Which Could Possibly Deny Protests

For months, DeSantis has been riding a wave of conservative moves, such as banning Critical Race Theory.

Policing Reforms To Reduce Violence Against Minorities And Others Take Effect Immediately

Among them are limits on use of force, greater focus on identifying dangerous police practices; Black leaders say efforts don't measure up.

President And First Lady In Fla., Today For Meetings With Surfside Families, First Responders

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden plan a day in S. Florida today, where they will meet with family members of those killed, missing.

Deaths At Condo Collapse Rise To 16; Officials Say They're Not Giving Up Hope On Finding Survivors

The death toll from the Surfside condominium building collapse has grown to 16, Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced.

Parents Could Request To Hold Their Young Student Back A Grade For Next School Year, But Time May Be An Issue

Parents of elementary-aged students may be able to hold their children back a grade due to academic concerns over the 2021-22 school year.

Citizen Efforts To Amend Florida Constitution Face Cap On Financial Help, Starting Thursday

Thirty-one active citizen initiatives to amend the Florida Constitution face a deadline Thursday.

DeSantis: Surfside Condominium Deaths Are ‘Heartbreaking,' But Victims' Life Stories Are Also ‘Inspiring'

DeSantis met with search and rescue workers and family members of residents in the fallen Champlain Towers South condominium building.

President Biden And First Lady Jill Biden To Travel Thursday To The Catastrophic Site In Surfside

The White House announced President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside in South Florida Thursday.

Biden Supports Federal Probe Of Surfside Condominium Collapse; Mayor Vows To Release All Records

President Biden supports a federal investigation into the collapse of a condominium building in Surfside, the White House said Monday.

Minority Fla., Farmers Struggle To Get Federal Aid; AG Commissioner Fried Says Most Aid Went To White Farmers

Under the Trump administration, Fried said, 99 percent of "pandemic relief" went to white farmers.

How A Drop In Test Takers During COVID Could Impact Statewide 3rd Grade Reading Scores In Districts

In a testing season during the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands fewer 3rd graders took a crucial statewide reading exam compared to past years.

Petition Drive For Sports-Betting Constitutional Amendment In Florida Is Under Way

The political action committee trying to legalize sports betting in Florida through a 2022 Constitutional amendment has launched its drive.

The Search For IL Gov. Pritzker In Florida's Equestrian Capital

KONKOL ON THE ROAD: No sighting was made of the billionaire governor in his out-of-state habitat, nor of his also-wealthy predecessor.

DeSantis Deploys 50 State Law Officers To Patrol The Mexican Border As GOP Governors Target Biden Policies

DeSantis traveled to Pensacola Friday to dispatch 50 state law enforcement agents to the Texas-Mexico border.